In today's world, the "promposal" is all the rage -- boys are finding more and more creative, romantic, or just plain funny ways to ask a girl to prom. But don't be nervous -- if you relax, asking a girl to prom doesn't have to be so nerve-wracking or even hard. If you want to know how to ask a girl to prom in a way that she'll always remember, or if you just want some tips for asking a girl to prom, then follow these steps and you'll be on your way in no time.

Steps

Method1

Prepare to Ask a Girl to Prom

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Make sure she doesn't already have a date. This may be a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised by how many guys spend so much time trying to plan their special promposal that they don't even consider that the girl in question already has a date. So, either just find a clever way of asking her if she has a date herself, or ask her friends. If her friends say no, then who knows, maybe one of them can even help you stage the perfect prom proposal.

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Know that you should still ask a girl to prom even if you're dating. Sure, you've been with your high school girlfriend for over a year, and it's pretty obvious that you'll be going to prom together. Still, your girlfriend will like you even more if you make the special effort to ask her to prom in a romantic, funny, or just a creative way. This will make her more excited to go to prom with you and will keep your relationship fresh.

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Keep your intentions clear. If you're asking a girl to prom as a way of declaring that you have special feelings for her, then you can make her feel special by promposing in a romantic way, or letting her see that you like her as more than a friend after you prompose in a funny or creative way. But if you're asking a girl to go just as a friend, don't do anything too romantic or she may think that you're also asking her out.

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Consider the girl's personality. Not every girl wants a crazy, over-the-top prom proposal. On the other hand, some girls are dying for one. Before you make your prom game plan, you should consider the personality of the girl you're asking. Is she shy, not fond of public displays, and does she generally like to keep her feelings to herself? Or is she more outgoing, dramatic, and public with her emotions? Make sure you tailor your proposal plan to the girl you're asking -- not to the crowd that may be watching.

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Know that it's okay if you just want to ask normally. Don't overthink it -- if you just want to ask the girl casually, do it. Don't do something that doesn't feel like you and that makes you feel nervous. Remember that you're promposing, not proposing, and that it won't be the end of the world if she says no. Just tell the girl that you have something you want to ask her and arrange a quick meet-up.

If you want to just ask the girl casually, find a time when the two of you can be alone, make eye contact, and say, "I think you'd be a really great prom date and that it would a lot of fun to go to prom together. Would you like to go with me?"

Don't worry so much about looking incredibly creative, romantic, or funny. The girl will appreciate your honesty and may even prefer the privacy of being asked when you're alone.

Method2

Ask in a Creative Way

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Ask her on the morning announcements. Though this method is likely to get you in trouble, it will definitely get the girl's attention -- and will make her more likely to say yes. Find the person who does the morning announcements at school and slip him a 20-dollar bill for asking the girl if she'll be your prom date at the end of the announcements. She'll be guaranteed to hear it and will be flattered by all of the attention.

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Spell it out in Legos. Take out your old Legos or borrow some from your kid brother, and spell out "Prom?" will the blocky letters. You can place them in a hallway after school, where the girl will be sure to see them, or you can even lead her outside and then ask her, "Hey, what's that over there?" Wait for her to approach the letters and break into a smile.[1]

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Make a puzzle. Write, "Will you go to prom with me?" on a piece of paper and cut it up into several "puzzle pieces." Place them in a small bag and ask the girl to put the puzzle together for you. Once she solves the puzzle, she'll be impressed that you took so much time to put together your prom proposal.[2]

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Write it in chalk. Take some sidewalk chalk and ask her to go to prom with you in writing in a big, open place. It can be the sidewalk in a park, or in her driveway or your own -- as long as your parents don't mind. If you spend a lot of time and effort on making the letters, then she'll be truly impressed.

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Write it on the board. If you know her class schedule, you should sneak into her next classroom a bit early, and write, "Will you go to prom with me?" on the board. You can write your names on the board as well. This will work whether you're in the same class or not. Just be careful -- it'll definitely make her blush!

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Ask in post-its. Stick a post-it with the letter "P" on her locker. When she sees it and takes it off, sneak up and stick one that says "R" on it. Keep going until you've individually stuck on post-its that spell "P-R-O-M?" and you reveal your identity.

Method3

Ask in a Romantic Way

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Serenade your sweetheart. Grab a guitar and sing a sweet song that ends with you asking your special lady to go to the prom with you. If you don't know how to play guitar, you can impress the girl by learning a song just for her, or you can ask a friend to play the guitar as you sing. You can serenade the girl after school near your car or in the back parking lot, or even in school if you're not afraid of getting in trouble.

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Ask in a poem. Write the girl a poem that tells her how amazing she is, ending with some words that say she'd be the perfect prom date. You can hand her the poem and wait for her reaction, or tuck the poem into her textbook or locker, or ask one of her friends to sneak it into her backpack. Write something from the heart and the girl will be completely wooed.

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Ask her over the radio. Arrange to have a radio station ask her to prom. Make sure you know what station she likes and ask her friends to make sure she's listening to it at the right time. You can also even ask the radio station to make the request when you know you'll be in the car with her, so you can turn the radio to the right station and get her attention.

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Decorate her car. Get some window chalk paint and draw hearts and flowers over the girl's car. Ask her to go to prom with you on her back windshield -- just make sure to leave enough white space so that she can drive her car. You can even be prepared with a sponge and some water so you can wash it all off right after she says yes.

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Decorate her locker. Ask her friend for her locker combo and place a small bouquet of roses in her locker, while taping small pieces of chocolate candy to the inside door. If she has a mirror, write "Will you go to prom with me?" in erasable marker on the mirror. If not, then you can write a fancy note and tape it to the inside of her locker.

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Write it in candy. Find some heart-shaped candy and spell out "Prom?" either on the floor, or stick them to her locker or a sturdy surface. Make sure you place the candy or chocolates in a place where she can easily see them, and that she actually likes candy.

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Send her flowers. Have your friends deliver five flowers to her, one at a time, saying that they're from her secret admirer. The first will have the letter "P" taped to it, and each flower will spell out the rest of the question: "P-R-O-M?" The last flower can also reveal your identity.

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Write it in your dessert. Take the girl out to a nice meal, and call the restaurant in advance to make sure that the chef can write "Will you go to prom with me?" or "Prom?" in icing on the dessert that you'll insist on ordering. You can even ask for the dessert to have a candle in it for a more romantic presentation.

Method4

Ask in a Funny Way

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Ask with the help of a dog. If you have a dog, invite the girl over your house. Prepare a sign that says "Prom?" and hang it around your beloved pet's neck. Then, call your dog to come join you and watch the girl laugh as she reads the note around his neck. The promposal will be too cute and funny for her to say no.[3]

You can also try this trick with a very obedient cat.

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Ask with a pizza. Invite the girl over and order a cheese pizza, or order the pizza with a group of friends. When the pizza arrives, quickly write, "I know this is cheesy, but will you go to prom with me?" on the inside of the lid of the pizza box, and wait for the girl to open the pizza and laugh. For extra precaution, you can order the pizza and write on the box and then ask the girl to come over.[4]

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Ask in a scantron. Ask your teacher for a scantron and write "Prom?" sideways on all of the bubbles. Then, approach the girl and tell her that you did really well on a test; show her the scantron as evidence of your academic success. Wait for her to laugh as she accepts your offer.

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Ask your question on a t-shirt. Decorate a white t-shirt that says, "Will you go to prom with me?" that has a box for "Yes" and "No." Wear a marker around your neck and ask her to fill out the t-shirt with her answer. This will remind the girl of those precious notes that middle school boys use to ask out girls and she will laugh and naturally accept.

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Coordinate a dance with some talented friends. Depending on how shy you're feeling, making a corny dance with your friends in front of the girl is the perfect way to ask her to prom. You can do the dance after school, in the hallways, or even the cafeteria -- though you'll be likely to get detention. When the dance is over, stand in a line with your friends, all the way on the right side. Then, everyone will remove their shirts from left to right, until they spell out "P-R-O-M-?" Your shirt will have the question mark on it.

This silly dance will show the girl that you're comfortable enough with yourself to be completely goofy, and that you'll be the perfect prom date.

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Spell it out in food. If you want to make the girl laugh, you can spell out "P-R-O-M?" with a variety of foods. Try writing it with sushi, pretzel sticks, french fries, pepperoni, tiny cookies, hash browns, or any food that you happen to be eating or whatever is available in your cafeteria. She'll get a good chuckle out of this and will be very likely to say yes.